The Indian Mountain Lake community held its first community day Saturday.

Local nonprofits and organizations were on hand to provide information about resources in the area.

IML Cares, a new group dedicated to helping community members, sponsored the event.

The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts offered information about what the troops do.

John Yackabonis, district executive of the Carbon, Monroe and Luzerne Minsi Trail Council said, “There’s multiple reasons youth get involved, such as learning skills, trades, learning about the outdoors and having an opportunity to earn 130 different merit badges. The Boy Scouts also offer an 8- to 12-week opportunity for youth to shadow a business person and learn skills.”

Lisa Rosenberger represented the Girl Scouts which is available for kindergartners through 12th graders.

Rosenberger noted, “The girls can earn badges, fun patches, go camping and do STEM events as well as learn canoeing and archery. Not only do they learn life skills but they gain confidence and become the leaders of tomorrow. Connections are made that last a lifetime. It’s a place to belong.”

The Carbon County Area Agency on Aging offers in-home services, information and referrals, protective services, caregiver support and much more.

The “SHARE” program is offered so that homeowners can share their home with a senior, providing a room in exchange for rent or help around the house. Each arrangement is unique depending on needs and preferences.

Other organizations represented included Meals on Wheels, food banks, CPR training, Friends Of Beltzville and Rep. Doyle Heffley’s office.

Heffley stated, “My district office is here to hand out information and help put community members in touch with the state if needed. Nonprofits provide important services and can lead to volunteering.”

Refreshments, including IML Cares Linda Huber’s homemade fudge, cookies, coffee and lemonade were provided for all attendees.

Association Manager Kelly McDermott said, “We wanted to put together an event to provide folks with resources and allow them an opportunity to learn about organizations in the area. If interested they could volunteer as well, it’s a win-win. We appreciate the organizations coming to show up for our homeowners.”